Dictionary of Bible Themes » 4000 Creation » 4800 Natural and supernatural phenomena » 4859 white
A symbol of purity and regeneration reflecting godliness, and also a symbol of victory.
White used symbolically
Of purity and holiness
Matthew 17:1-2 pp Mark 9:2-3 See also Daniel 7:9; Matthew 28:2-3 pp Mark 16:5; John 20:12; Acts 1:10; Revelation 1:12-14; Revelation 4:4; Revelation 6:1-2; Revelation 19:11-14; Revelation 20:11
Of forgiveness and regeneration
Isaiah 1:18 See also Psalm 51:7; Revelation 3:4-5,18; Revelation 6:11; Revelation 7:9,13-14
Of superficial righteousness
Matthew 23:27 See also Ezekiel 13:10-15; Ezekiel 22:28; Acts 23:3
Of joy
Ecclesiastes 9:7-8
White used descriptively
Esther 1:6; Lamentations 4:7 See also Genesis 30:37; Genesis 49:12; Exodus 16:31 the manna; Leviticus 11:18
Skin diseases:
Leviticus 13:3-4,38-39; 2 Kings 5:27 Judges 5:10-11; Esther 8:15; Job 6:6; Job 41:32; Joel 1:7
White horses:
Zechariah 1:8; Zechariah 6:1-6 Matthew 5:36; Revelation 2:17
See also
2063 Christ, perfection 4801 black 4807 colours 4849 snow 5145 clothing 6652 forgiveness 7342 cleanliness 7416 purification 8324 purity 8767 hypocrisy
